Guy Curley, a longtime Alexander County government employee, was honored at a retirement reception attended by a large group of family, friends and colleagues on Monday, April 24. Alexander County Commissioner Josh Lail said: , presented Curley with the “County Key” in recognition of Curley’s years of service and political contributions to the tax office.
“Guy is the definition of a public servant and has worked for politicians and the tax office for many years. “I certainly miss you, but I am so grateful for your many years of service to the citizens of Alexander County. I wish you all the best in your retirement.”
A 1975 graduate of Lenoir Line College, Curley’s long history of public service began when he was elected to the Alexander County Board of Education from 1984-1992. During that time, he was involved in the construction of the Bethlehem Primary School and the reconstruction of part of the Hiddenite Primary School, which had been destroyed in a fire.
Carly also served on the Alexander County Commissioner from 1994-1998. His accomplishments during his tenure included a 911 address system, a GIS mapping system, the purchase of his Chevrolet property in Dayton (where Courthouse Park is now located), a solid waste transfer station, improved information technology, and county It included an extension of the aqueduct. system.
He was also co-founder, co-owner and manager of Fashion House Furniture from 1988 to 2000.
Carly joined the Alexander County Tax Department in 2005 as the county’s first appointed state tax collector. He served as Tax Collector from 2005 to 2014 and was appointed Tax Administrator/Tax Collector from 2014 to 2021. In 2022, he stepped down to serve as an assistant tax administrator.
During his tenure with the Tax Office, Kerley worked hard to increase the average annual property tax collection rate from 95% to 97%. He also opened and oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Taylorsville NC License Plate Agency, assisted in three countywide reassessments, moved the tax office to its current location within the Alexander County Service Center, and established the Taylorsville I made a contract with the town of , and billed and collected the town. property tax.
“I have enjoyed working in Alexander County and have learned a lot from my colleagues over the years. I am grateful for the opportunity to do so,” Carly said.
See photos from the retirement party at https://bit.ly/guy-kerley-retirement.
